KETR's Locker Room

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KETR’s Locker Room is a sports podcast devoted to everything sports in Texas and the surrounding area.

Each week Cooper Welch, Taylor Phelps and Jordan Davis discuss what’s new in the world of sports, talk about their favorite teams and athletes, and answer a controversial question that others refuse to talk about. They also sit down with the A&M-Commerce athletic department each week for “Look at the Lions”, and with a local high school athlete for “Locker Room Athlete of the Week”.

New episodes come out Tuesdays at 6 and Fridays at 1. All episodes of KETR's Locker Room can be found on KETR.org, on iTunes. Also, check out The Locker Room on Facebook and Twitter.

Cooper and Jordan sat down with Jacob Walker today to discuss his role with the A&M-Commerce athletic department as the Athletics Compliance Assistant. Also discussed: the Texas Rangers, NCAA and NBA basketball and the NFL playoffs.

Ben Rikard, the new Director of Media Relations for A&M-Commerce Lion Athletics, sat down with Cooper, Taylor and Jordan to talk about his new job, where the Lions will go next, and the upcoming basketball schedule. Also discussed: Mack Brown and Charlie Strong, the BCS, and the new college playoff system.

Marcus Fore is a senior safety for the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions. He sat down with the guys today to discuss playing in December for the first time and his best memories as a Lion. Also discussed: Mack Brown, Nick Saban, the Heisman Trophy race, college basketball and the Dallas Cowboys.

Joshua Jorgensen, one of the assistant athletics directors at Texas A&M University-Commerce, sat down with Cooper Welch today to talk about the upcoming Live United Texarkana Bowl, the men's and women's basketball teams, indoor track and new staff.

The show ends with a discussion of the big moves made by the Texas Rangers, the mediocrity of the Dallas Cowboys, and the crazy weekend of college football coming up.

Ryan Ivey sat down with Cooper Welch today to talk about the Live United Texarkana Bowl, almost unprecedented postseason success for the Lions and what taking the next step looks like, on and off the field.

On today's Look at the Lions segment, Joshua Jorgensen discussed with the guys the heartbreaking loss to Angelo State on Saturday, and how it was still a win for the fans.

Jorgensen and the Locker Room crew also discussed the new Lionathletics.com, and Coach Carthel's meteoric rise to the top of the poll in the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year fan vote. Cooper, Taylor and Jordan ended the show with a brief chat on the NBA season.

Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletics Director Ryan Ivey sat down with the guys today to discuss the Lions' climbing of the mountain, and what it takes to stay there. Also discussed: the World Series and baseball's future in a fast-paced world.

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions faced some unexpected challenges against McMurry, but they weathered that storm. Joshua Jorgensen and Tom Fitzmaurice talked with the guys about this game and the upcoming challenge of Tarleton State. Also discussed: the World Series and the NBA.

Today Taylor and Cooper discussed the upcoming NLCS and ALCS matchups, and also talked a little NBA action before diving in to the preview of the Chennault Cup between A&M-Commerce and A&M-Kingsville this Saturday night at 7.

Sammy Morrone, Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, sat down with the guys today to discuss the numbers side of A&M-Commerce Lions Athletics. He talked about the changes the Lions have gone through, and the good and bad of wearing multiple hats. Also discussed: the MLB playoffs and the Dallas Cowboys.

Midwestern State is returning to Commerce for the first time since 2005, and the game is also the first occurrence of the Harvey Martin Classic in Commerce in its six-year history. The guys discuss this, and the upcoming challenge the Texas Rangers face in getting into the playoffs.

This week Joshua Jorgensen stopped by to discuss the newest program in A&M-Commerce Athletics, "L.I.O.N. Time". Also discussed: The Harvey Martin Classic, the Dallas Cowboys and the Locker Room Game of the Week.

The A&M-Commerce Lions face the #4 West Texas A&M Buffaloes this Saturday in Canyon, and for the first time in what seems like forever they actually stand a chance of winning. Taylor and Cooper preview this game, and talk about the playoff chances for the Texas Rangers.

This week on Look at the Lions Dr. Dan Jones, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce discusses the rebuilding process in the A&M-Commerce athletics department, and Taylor Fore discussed his role with athletics and alumni.

Today Joshua Jorgensen sat down with Taylor and Cooper and discussed the A&M-Commerce volleyball team, the golf team, the cross country team, the big win over Sul Ross State and the huge challenge coming up against Delta State.